UK
September 20, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12.303Champion CHAMP 12 303
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12303 A1 PA7160Side A Etched
CHAMP12303 B-1 PA7160Side B Etched
CHAMP 12.303 ASide A label
CHAMP 12.303 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Joy
by Staxx · 1993
18 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Joy was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Joy
11 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
September 20, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 303Free Spirit Records CHAMP 303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 303 A
CHAMP 303 B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chaos Recordings 42 77364
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12.303Free Spirit Records CHAMP 12.303
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12303 A1 PA7160A Side Runout Hand Etched
CHAMP 12303 B-1 PA7160B Side Runout Hand Etched
CHAMP-12303 C1 PA7161C Side Runout Hand Etched
CHAMP- 12 303 D1 PA7161D Side Runout Hand Etched
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Chaos Recordings OS 5635Chaos Recordings OS 5636
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Germany
1993- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records LOC 119Logic Records 74321175391
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | France | Scorpio Music 190 543.1First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 119RFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Italy | X-Energy Records XR-12138First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | X-Energy Records X-12138 / X-Energy Records X - 12138First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | Arcade 4900006First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12.303 / Free Spirit Records CHAMP 12.303First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | Chaos Recordings 42 77364First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | Chaos Recordings OS 5635 / Chaos Recordings OS 5636First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 119 / Logic Records 74321175391First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12.303 / Champion CHAMP 12 303First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 303 / Free Spirit Records CHAMP 303First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Unknown | Logic Records STACKS 1 / Logic DJ Control Force STACKS 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Germany | Logic Records LOC 142 / BMG 7432122507 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Contraseña Records CON-246-MX12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-32812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Champion CHAMPC120312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Champion CHAMPLP89612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AJoy (Love Joy Vocal Mix)
- B1Joy (Original Mix)
- B2Joy (Love Joy Stringapella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joy are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Joy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1993 and 2023.
When was Joy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Germany, France and more. One of them is Champion CHAMP 12.303, released September 20, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Joy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHAMP 12.303, CHAMP 303, 42 77364, OS 5635) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHAMP 12303 A1 PA7160 and CHAMP12303 B-1 PA7160. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.